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Nadda attacked in Kolkata, says Bengal has slipped into lawlessness

Nadda attacked in Kolkata, says Bengal has slipped into lawlessness

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

An angry Nadda called the attack 'unprecedented' and alleged the state has slipped into 'complete lawlessness and goonda raj'. He also said the violence reflected the 'frustration' of the Mamata Banerjee government. West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee insinuated the attack was staged.

Domestic firms eye defence sector; plan to cut imports

Domestic firms eye defence sector; plan to cut imports

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

The ministry of defence has set a goal of $26 billion, including export of $7 billion for the industry by 2025-26 through its Defence Production Policy 2018.

Soon, new snipers, MP-5s for UP policemen

Soon, new snipers, MP-5s for UP policemen

Rediff.com2 Jul 2012

"We are in the process of purchasing sniper rifles, glock pistols, 12 bore pump action guns, MP-5 submachine guns. This will be made available to the force soon", Parliamentary Affairs Minister Mohammad Azam Khan said while replying to a question raised by BJP member Shyamdeo Roy Chowdhury in the Vidhan Sabha.

After 16 years, 'fundraiser' for Akshardham terror attack held

After 16 years, 'fundraiser' for Akshardham terror attack held

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

On September 24, 2002, two armed terrorists entered the Akshardham temple complex in Gandhinagar and opened fire on devotees, leaving 34 dead and injuring 84 others.

I'm feeling great: Trump in 1st public event after COVID

I'm feeling great: Trump in 1st public event after COVID

Rediff.com11 Oct 2020

Hundreds of Republican supporters sporting light blue T-shirts and the familiar red MAGA (Make America Great Again) caps gathered at the South Lawns of the White House as the US president addressed them from his balcony in a campaign-style event.

Gangster Abu Salem shot inside Taloja prison

Gangster Abu Salem shot inside Taloja prison

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

Gangster Abu Salem, an accused in the 1993 Mumbai blasts case, was on Thursday attacked inside Taloja Central Jail in neighbouring Navi Mumbai, the police said.

Fishermen killings: Weapons seized from Italian vessel

Fishermen killings: Weapons seized from Italian vessel

Rediff.com25 Feb 2012

A Special Investigation Team of the Kerala Police on Saturday began the search and ballistic examination of weapons on board oil tanker Enrica Lexie in the presence of Italian experts who arrived in Kochi on Saturday morning from Rome. Police will seize and seal the fire arms, suspected to have been used by the two arrested Italian naval guards Latore Massimiliano and Salvatore Girone, in the killing of two Indian fishermen off Kollam coast on February 15.

US: 16-year-old arrested on charges of killing Sikh

US: 16-year-old arrested on charges of killing Sikh

Rediff.com18 Aug 2012

A 16-year-old high school student has been arrested on charges of killing an elderly Sikh in Milwaukee, where only days back a shootout at a Gurdwara had left six worshippers dead.

After gurudwara attack, US mosque gutted; arson suspected

After gurudwara attack, US mosque gutted; arson suspected

Rediff.com7 Aug 2012

A day after the tragic shooting incident at a gurudwara, a mosque in the United States was burned to the ground for the second time in little more than a month in a suspected arson attack.

Lifer for ex-Lt Col who shot boy for plucking fruit

Lifer for ex-Lt Col who shot boy for plucking fruit

Rediff.com20 Apr 2012

The court found Lt Col (Retd) Kandasamy Ramarajan guilty of murdering Dilshan, a local slum boy who strayed into the army officers quarters to pluck mangoes and awarded life term. It also found him guilty of destruction of evidence, especially concealing the service pistol and possession of illegal firearm and awarded another three years rigorous imprisonment. Both terms will run concurrently.

'Closely monitoring' India-China border row, says US

'Closely monitoring' India-China border row, says US

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

The US hopes that the differences will be resolved peacefully, officials said in Washington.

Chinese brutally attacked Indian troops

Chinese brutally attacked Indian troops

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

Senior officers recounted extreme Chinese brutality to the Indian prisoners, with some of them being pushed over cliffs and soldiers' bodies being recovered from the Galwan River.

Man threatens Karunanidhi's wife with a toy gun, nabbed

Man threatens Karunanidhi's wife with a toy gun, nabbed

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

The man walked up the first floor of the CIT colony residence of Ammal, living with her daughter and DMK Rajya Sabha MP Kanimozhi, pointed the toy gun and demanded money and jewellery, DMK party sources said.

Ahead of inauguration, Washington DC turns into fortress

Ahead of inauguration, Washington DC turns into fortress

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

More than 25,000 National Guards have been deployed along with thousands of local police personnel and those from other security agencies. The area in and around Capitol Hill, a large part of Pennsylvania Avenue and the White House has been made out of bounds for the general public with eight-feet high iron barricades being erected.

Delhi court convicts all 3 accused in Jigisha murder case

Delhi court convicts all 3 accused in Jigisha murder case

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

Jigisha, 28, was abducted and killed on March 18, 2009 after she was dropped by her office cab.

Pak-trained ultras behind Xinjiang violence: China

Pak-trained ultras behind Xinjiang violence: China

Rediff.com1 Aug 2011

"The initial probe found that the group's leaders had learned how to make explosives and firearms in overseas camps of the terrorist group ETIM in Pakistan before entering Xinjiang to organise terrorist activities," an official statement said.

Trump on Florida shooting: 'I'd run in, even without a gun'

Trump on Florida shooting: 'I'd run in, even without a gun'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

The US president was criticising an armed sheriff's deputy who did not confront the shooter at the school early this month who killed 17 people, mostly students.

India accounts for most selfie deaths in the world

India accounts for most selfie deaths in the world

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

A study reveals that 259 people have died trying to take an extreme selfie since 2011.

#ArmMeWith books, not guns: Teachers shoot down Trump's new plan

#ArmMeWith books, not guns: Teachers shoot down Trump's new plan

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

Teachers are responding to US President Donald Trump's suggestion that arming teachers would prevent more school shootings and are using the hashtag #ArmMeWith to demand better school supplies and mental health resources, not guns.

Taxman's special agents may soon carry guns!

Taxman's special agents may soon carry guns!

Rediff.com7 Sep 2011

The Income Tax department is mulling to arm its soon-to-be-appointed 'special agents' who will be tasked to crack high-profile tax evasion and money laundering cases in the country.

Rajapaksa vows to guard SL army from intl probe

Rajapaksa vows to guard SL army from intl probe

Rediff.com27 May 2011

Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa on Friday vowed to protect the country's military from possible international scrutiny over allegations of human rights violations during its prolonged conflict to end ethnic violence.

Maoists set afire grain-filled trucks in Jharkhand

Maoists set afire grain-filled trucks in Jharkhand

Rediff.com26 May 2011

Six vehicles, including three trucks carrying food grain, were torched by Maoists in Naxal-affected Palamu district on Thursday.

6 Naxals killed in encounter with CRPF in Jharkhand

6 Naxals killed in encounter with CRPF in Jharkhand

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

Over 600 bullets and a dozen improvised explosive devices recovered after a gunbattle.

Dhoni determined to extend India's dominance

Dhoni determined to extend India's dominance

Rediff.com19 Jul 2011

Apart from motorcycles, Mahendra Singh Dhoni's obsession is firearms and the India captain would be thoroughly justified in believing he has enough ammunition to foil any bid to topple his team from the top of the Test rankings.

NIA busts Pak-sponsored Al Qaeda module, arrests 9 men

NIA busts Pak-sponsored Al Qaeda module, arrests 9 men

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

The module was also planning to carry out targeted killings in India and was in the advanced stage of procuring arms, including automatic rifles and pistols, ammunition and explosives to carry out the attacks, he said.

US: 4-year-old shoots, kills younger brother

US: 4-year-old shoots, kills younger brother

Rediff.com1 May 2014

A four-year-old boy in the United States has accidentally shot and killed his 19-month-old brother with a handgun, the fifth such tragic incident in the country within a month involving children.

IPL chief meets Home Secy, seeks enhanced security in Chennai match

IPL chief meets Home Secy, seeks enhanced security in Chennai match

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

The chairman of Indian Premier League (IPL), on Tuesday, urged the Centre to ensure enhanced security during matches in Chennai in view of protest threats over Cauvery issue, prompting the Union Home Secretary to ask the chief of the Tamil Nadu Police to do the needful, officials said.

WB: Improvised cannons seized near CPI-M office

WB: Improvised cannons seized near CPI-M office

Rediff.com2 Jun 2011

Improvised cannons and illegal firearms were seized from near a Communist Party of India-Marxist office and another area in West Bengal on Thursday by the police and the joint forces.

11 killed in Pittsburgh shooting in 'deadliest' attack on Jews in US

11 killed in Pittsburgh shooting in 'deadliest' attack on Jews in US

Rediff.com28 Oct 2018

46-year-old Robert Bowers, yelled "all Jews must die" before gunning storming into Synagogue was charged with 29 counts of federal crimes of violence and firearms offense

Orlando shooting an 'act of terror', says President Obama

Orlando shooting an 'act of terror', says President Obama

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

However, nothing is definitively known about the motivation behind this mass shooting, he told reporters at the White House on Sunday afternoon.

Australia foils Christmas Day terror plot

Australia foils Christmas Day terror plot

Rediff.com23 Dec 2016

The plotters are believed to have included six men and one woman, all in their 20s, who allegedly planned to plant bombs and use knives and firearms to launch a "multi-node" attack at Federation Square, Flinders Street Station and St Paul's Cathedral.

Maha ATS probing Indian Mujahideen-underworld nexu

Maha ATS probing Indian Mujahideen-underworld nexu

Rediff.com26 May 2010

The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), which arrested Pune blast prime suspect Abdul Samad Bhatkal, is probing the possible nexus between underworld and terror outfit Indian Mujahideen (IM) in the case.

Police conduct raids in UP, fail to nab ex-BSP leader's son

Police conduct raids in UP, fail to nab ex-BSP leader's son

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

A UP Police officer said Ashish Pandey, a realtor from Lucknow, held licences for three firearms, which have now been suspended.

London attack: Suspect with hoax bomb killed, 3 hurt

London attack: Suspect with hoax bomb killed, 3 hurt

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

The incident in Streatham was part of an active counter-terror operation during which the male suspect was pronounced dead at the scene. A device strapped on his body was later established as fake at the end of the attack, which counter-terror officers believe to be "Islamist-related".

Patna: Seized arms cache reveals HuJI-Maoist link

Patna: Seized arms cache reveals HuJI-Maoist link

Rediff.com9 Nov 2009

A huge cache of explosives, which was seized by the Patna police during raids conducted over the weekend, was sent by Bangladesh-based terrorist outfit Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami to the Maoists operating in Jharkhand, say Intelligence Bureau officials."The huge consignment of explosives, firearms, live cartridges and chemicals were brought here from Bangladesh, through the bordering districts of Kishanganj and Purnia, to supply to Maoists," said IB sources.

'Indian aide of Hezbollah' pleads not guilty

'Indian aide of Hezbollah' pleads not guilty

Rediff.com29 Oct 2009

An Indian national charged with attempting to provide material support to Lebanon's Hezbollah, a US designated foreign terrorist group, and illegally possessing fire arms and ammunition has pleaded not guilty.

Indian in US charged with trying to aid Hezbollah

Indian in US charged with trying to aid Hezbollah

Rediff.com28 Oct 2009

An Indian was among two people, who were charged in New York on Tuesday with attempting to provide material support to Lebanon's Hazbollah -- a designated foreign terrorist group -- and for illegally possessing fire arms and ammunition.

Man convicted of stalking Olympian Shawn Johnson

Man convicted of stalking Olympian Shawn Johnson

Rediff.com12 Jun 2010

A Florida man was convicted on Friday of stalking Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson at the time she was starring on reality television show Dancing With the Stars.

'These children have seen blood, sorrow and death'

'These children have seen blood, sorrow and death'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2010

How does it feel to be a doctor in Srinagar, as violence rages around you and there's a constant stream of patients being wheeled in?

'Karkare was not shot on his bulletproof vest'

'Karkare was not shot on his bulletproof vest'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2009

Setting at rest the controversy that slain Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad chief Hemant Karkare died because of defective bulletproof jacket, the postmortem report has revealed that he received five bullets in and around his neck.